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Frequently Asked Questions

Who may apply?
Amani is open to students residing in New York State for grades 5-8. The application is free, and tuition is free.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline for the lottery is April 1, 2024, but you can still apply after that date. We accept students on a ongoing basis depending upon the number of seats available per grade.
What is the lottery?
The lottery is the selection process for applicants. After the lottery, if seats are still available, then applicants are accepted from a waiting list for each grade.
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The mission of Amani Public Charter School is to provide 100% of Mount Vernon students who attend the school from 5th-8th grade with the academic and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in competitive high school programs, college, and the career of their choice.

Program Features

What Makes Amani Special?

  1. Ridiculously Great Teaching
  2. Exemplary Academic Program
  3. Strong School Culture

English Language Learners

Amani provides integrated services and co-teaching so that we can meet the needs of our ELLs by pairing a content area teacher with an ESL teacher.  This approach helps to make content comprehensible and is beneficial to all students, ELLs and native speakers of English. ELLs are also pulled-out or scheduled for an ENL class for more targeted support.

Special Education Services

We believe in providing an exceptional education to all students, including those with learning differences. Amani’s special education program offers a means of support for students who have additional needs.

Services offered:

  • Integrated Co-Teaching
  • Consultant Teacher
  • Resource Room
  • Self-contained classroom
  • Speech
  • Counseling
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy

"My 2 children struggled to read but slowly they got better while attending this school. Now they can read books that intrigue them in about 2-3 days. They have improved so much. I recommend this school."

Samary Vazquez, Amani Parent

Sing for Hope Lab

The Lab is a unique after school performing arts program that takes place every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday after school at Amani. In addition, students who are ready receive private lessons on Wednesdays. Tuition is free.  Sing for Hope Lab is part of Sing for Hope’s Education programs, providing dynamic arts classes, workshops and standards-based initiatives across the New York area.  

Chromebook Program

Each scholar at Amani is provided with a personal Chromebook to complete digital assignments.

Food Services

Scholars kick off their day with a balanced breakfast. A nutritious hot lunch is provided during the scholar’s lunch period. All meals are free and provided daily.